Lower Fat Creamy Alfredo Sauce/White Sauce |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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If you are searching for a delicious lower fat white sauce or alfredo sauce don't look any further this one is it! -serve over cooked pasta passing more Parmesan cheese at the table, adjust the garlic to suit taste Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups fat-free chicken broth (room temperature) |
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (can use more) |
1 pinch cayenne pepper (to taste) (optional) |
1/3 cup philadelphia light cream cheese spread |
6 tablespoons grated reduced-fat parmesan cheese, divided |
1 pinch nutmeg |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
salt (to taste) (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan whisk together the broth with flour, garlic powder and a pinch cayenne pepper until smooth.
2. Mix in cream cheese spread, 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and pinch nutmeg until smooth, bring to a simmer and cook about 3 minutes whisking/mixing continuously until combined, thickened and heated through.
3. Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese.
4. Season with black pepper to taste.
5. Serve over cooked pasta.
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